POL ATLAS2026–27All coursesComparative Politics
POL445H1Term TBA400-level

Politics of Growth in Developing Countries

Comparative Politics · Development Studies

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TBATerm TBA
Weight
0.50.5 credit (half course)
Standing
WithdrawnNot offered in 2026–27
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The course

The course examines the politics of economic growth in developing countries. It focuses on political factors to analyze why some developing countries have done better in terms of growth than others. Conceptual frameworks of growth and related themes such as regime type, institutions, inequality and ethnicity will be addressed.
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The particulars

Format & requirements

One two-hour seminar per week. Course requirements TBA

Prerequisites

POL201H1/ POL201Y1/ POLB90H3/POLB91H3

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POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
445400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
HSession not setTerm unlisted in this calendar